Public Safety
Racial Disparity in U.S. Attorney’s Cases
Local gun cases they pick from District Attorney for federal prosecution slant toward black defendants.
Jul 21st, 2019 by Gretchen SchuldtAccused Ex-UWM Professor Flees Country
Anthony A. Azenabor faces criminal charges of sexually assaulting a student on campus.
Jul 20th, 2019 by Rich KremerSouth Side Church Battles Over Controversial Sign
Residents contend sign features church leader charged of serious crimes.
Jul 19th, 2019 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceCounty Proposal Replaces Youth Prison
Tells state it can renovate county Juvenile Justice Center to house children now in state prisons.
Jul 18th, 2019 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioDoes Only Segregation Cause Murders?
JS story suggests blacks in segregated neighborhoods have no way to stop violence.
Jul 16th, 2019 by George MitchellCamp Reunites Jailed Mothers With Kids
Camp Reunite brings children to visit their imprisoned mothers in friendly setting at Taycheedah prison.
Jul 15th, 2019 by Allison Dikanovic, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceChurch Defends Banner of Accused Child Rapist
Residents upset south-side church promoting religious leader accused of dozens of crimes.
Jul 12th, 2019 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceDon’t Punish Victims of Human Trafficking
Safe Harbor legislation would stop the unnecessary incarceration of trafficked girls.
Jul 6th, 2019 by Dana World-Patterson, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceDrunk Driving On Rise for Corrections Staff?
State Corrections Secretary concerned about stress causing workers to abuse alcohol.
Jul 6th, 2019 by Mary Kate McCoy, Wisconsin Public RadioWhat’s Happening With State’s Youth Prisons?
Three key developments affecting Wisconsin’s troubled youth correctional facilities.
Jul 4th, 2019 by Allison Dikanovic, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceCourt Finds County Not Liable For Assaults
Polk County Jail officer sexually assaulted female inmates but Appeals Court tosses out $2 million verdict.
Jul 4th, 2019 by Gretchen SchuldtRules Violations Cause 40% of Prison Admissions
State figures show supervision violations, not new crimes, drive prison admissions.
Jul 3rd, 2019 by Izabela Zaluska, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism